Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 9]

[harrykul]

W00DY said:

It's a copycat!

Different location and the pictures aren't as good.

Still not really feeling the W220.

Was thinking that after I posted it.

[V12 AMG]

W00DY said:

harrykul said:

It looks like our S500 boy is back with another:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mercedes-s-500/161815979...



Advert looks the same but using a different ebay ID.
(or I could be barking up the wrong tree)

It's a copycat!

Different location and the pictures aren't as good.

Still not really feeling the W220.

W00DY, would you like me to show you the path to enlightenment?

This S500 is a pre facelift car, almost absolutely bog standard spec. No doubt it will be hiding some rust somewhere. I'd recommend to avoid this one unless extremely cheap.

[bmthnick1981]

W00DY said:

Still not really feeling the W220.

Not in any form?

[SpeckledJim]

bmthnick1981 said:

W00DY said:

Still not really feeling the W220.

Not in any form?

I'd feel a bit of a wally in that.

[JZZ30]

Quite elegant, but I don't have the balls: -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1995-LAND-RANGE-ROVER-VO...



Love this colour combo: -


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1988-MERCEDES-BENZ-300SE...

[The Don of Croy]

JZZ30 said:

Quite elegant, but I don't have the balls: -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1995-LAND-RANGE-ROVER-VO...

What's not to like?

There's even an aircon button.

Aren't these of an era where you fix most bits with used seed drill parts and a lump hammer?

[W00DY]

bmthnick1981 said:

W00DY said:

Still not really feeling the W220.

Not in any form?

I'd love a go in that, but as something I want to own? Not rally.

Barges should have an elegance to them that the W220's chubbiness entirely removes. I don't dislike them at all, they just fall short on the want scale.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-XK8-4-0-auto-XKR-...

Now, a purple XK8 is something that definitely need to be done at some point.

[RichwiththeS2000]

The XK8s look like fantastic value to me, very tempting!

[r129sl]

V12 AMG said:

W00DY said:

harrykul said:

It looks like our S500 boy is back with another:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mercedes-s-500/161815979...



Advert looks the same but using a different ebay ID.
(or I could be barking up the wrong tree)

It's a copycat!

Different location and the pictures aren't as good.

Still not really feeling the W220.

W00DY, would you like me to show you the path to enlightenment?

This S500 is a pre facelift car, almost absolutely bog standard spec. No doubt it will be hiding some rust somewhere. I'd recommend to avoid this one unless extremely cheap.

You lot are good! I was getting all excited about that one.

The Don of Croy said:

JZZ30 said:

Quite elegant, but I don't have the balls: -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1995-LAND-RANGE-ROVER-VO...

What's not to like?

There's even an aircon button.

Aren't these of an era where you fix most bits with used seed drill parts and a lump hammer?

I thought that was what they made them out of? I'd still love one.

[vinnie83]

So I picked this up in the week:





http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

The car was in impressively good condition and the owner was clearly very proud of the car and had kept it well.

I have already replaced the black badges on the wheels with the standard ones, and boot/bonnet badges are in the post, silver grille going back on - would anyone like to swap a standard for the black?

Anyone have any idea where I can get a normal steering wheel roundel from?

I failed to notice the 60mph wobble unfortunately as I didn't get onto any quick roads, but I'm hoping it's not a huge problem.

The only major downside? The fact it's not a 740i! I'm glad the car doesn't encourage fast driving, as the engine is rather strained under the weight.

[SpeckledJim]

LPG! Yes!

Clouds part, sunlight abounds.

[W00DY]

Nice colours on that Vinnie. New badges and grilles will sort it right out.




http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...


http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/l...

[Easternlight]

W00DY said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-XK8-4-0-auto-XKR-...

72k and has had new engine and gearbox?
Just how do you need both engine and gearbox, one or the other maybe?

[W00DY]

Easternlight said:

W00DY said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-XK8-4-0-auto-XKR-...

72k and has had new engine and gearbox?
Just how do you need both engine and gearbox, one or the other maybe?

You'd think so, but here's another V8 Jag I was looking at today with a similar story.




http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/j...

[C Lee Farquar]

Signing in and quick update on 760 ownership

Just over two years ownership now and 17000 miles.

Back yesterday from it's fifth visit to the Continent, a trip to the Pyrenees, France and Spain. Pau to North Oxon in a day coming back and fresh enough to work today.

[hornetrider]

That B10 seems excellent value at that price.

[hornetrider]

hornetrider said:

That B10 seems excellent value at that price.

And is on ebay at 4.5k start no reserve....

[vinnie83]

[quote=W00DY]Nice colours on that Vinnie. New badges and grilles will sort it right out.

Thanks, the yellowish leather is growing on me.

But yes, the badges and grill ruined the car IMO, wheels are done and so will the bonnet/boot and grilles very soon.

I want this one to look standard, although I must admit, I do like the boot lip spoiler which appears to be aftermarket.

[tog]

What's the opinion here of the W140, specifically the S280?

[0a]

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